Introduction:
Asbestos is a dangerous substance that was widely used throughout the 20th century, and it presents a threat to maintenance staff, building workers, and the public. Asbestos-related diseases have no cure, and once it's in the air, it's undetectable. Therefore, it's essential to have proper training to manage the hazards effectively.

Course Objectives:
The iAM Asbestos Awareness training course aims to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to:

- Understand the history and legacy of asbestos
- Recognize how it affects people's health
- Demonstrate procedures to deal with an emergency, such as an uncontrolled release of asbestos dust into the workplace
- Deal with an exposure or discovery of asbestos
- Avoid the risk of exposure to asbestos
- Understand relevant legislation and complete risk assessments
- Explain and implement safe systems of work, including safe methods and procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and occupational hygiene matters associated with asbestos handling
- Assess risks posed by building materials that contain asbestos
- Outline the requirements and records needed to be compliant

Why take this course:
As the responsible person or employer, you have a duty of care to take every reasonable precaution to ensure the safety of maintenance staff, building workers, and the public from asbestos. This course will provide you with sufficient knowledge to assess asbestos hazards in terms of occupational health and safety and manage the environment to keep personnel safe from harm, allowing them to undertake their duties safely and effectively.

Conclusion:
The iAM Asbestos Awareness training course is an essential part of personnel and workplace compliance training. It should be treated as part of your business contingency plan to protect you, your business, and your workers from harm. By completing this course, you will have the necessary knowledge and skills to manage asbestos hazards effectively and keep personnel safe from harm.